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0:10 10 best practices for website navigation
1:13 Why does website navigation design matter?
1:30 Intuitive website navigation will:
1:53 10 tips for website navigation
Have you ever landed on a website and been unsure of where to click in the top navigation? Or, felt overwhelmed by crammed stacks of links in the footer?
If you have, that confusion was likely created by a mix of communication, website design, and site hierarchy problems, and it could all be fixed using best practices for website navigation.
What is website navigation?
It includes the top menu bar, links in the footer, and sidebar menus. But, website navigation design is much more than that. It organizes a website for users, and it also shows the internal link architecture to search engines.
Internal link architecture is a sort of map that shows how pages on a website are connected to each other. It conveys importance, adds context to pages by connecting them to other pages, and shows a hierarchy of information - the most important information is at the top and funnels into more and more detailed information.
Why does website navigation design matter?
Good website navigation design serves both users (by helping them know where to go next) and search engines (by helping them understand the information on your website). When you use good website navigation design, it benefits readers, search engines, and, ultimately, your business.
10 best practices for website navigation
Just remember, these are best practices. Use them to guide your process, but make adjustments based on what is best for your audience and industry.
1. Start with a site map
2. Cater to visitor wants and needs
3. Use descriptive, short menu titles
4. Limit the number of menu items in the top navigation
5. Don’t use more than two menu levels in the top navigation
6. Use menu headings in “fat footers” and “mega menus”
7. Add a call-to-action button in the top navigation
8. Experiment with sticky top navigation menus
9. Consider the mobile view of your menus
10. Use your analytics to improve
Your website is always a work in progress. Use these best practices for website navigation design to improve user experience, boost SEO and drive more conversions.
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